I don’t mind answering because like everyone else – I can be obsessed with food.
Yes it’s 2015 but there are well-meaning folks out there that are either confused or unsure/suspicious of those who do not fill their plates with meat. As a recreational athlete, I field even more questions about my training and how I meet my nutritional needs. Plus I am exploring raw foodism which opens a whole other can of beans.
So what the hell do I shove into my body? Since my fridge is nearly empty, I thought I would take you along on my today’s trip to the grocery stores.
First things first … I go to the supermarket at least once a week for small items. I try (unsuccessfully) to write a list so I am prepared and I don’t forget anything. This week I am out of everything so no list was required. No doubt I will be back milling the grocery aisles at some point in the next week or two.
I have about 20 cloth bags in the trunk of my car. I refuse to use plastic bags even if it means, I have to buy more cloth bags after forgetting my bags in the truck. This works out because I forget to wash my bags. Did you know you could wash them? Do it.
Grocery shopping can take up to two hours. I have to go to a regular grocery store, Bulk Barn and Nutters in order to fulfil all my shopping needs. Thankfully the two speciality stores are within a 50 metre walking distance. Nuts and seeds are a big part of my diet so I buy in bulk. I would love to buy 100 per cent organic but my meagre reporter’s salary simply won’t allow it.
Canned food like chickpeas, lentils, tomatoes and blackbeans definitely has space in my pantry. Back in my Ottawa days, I only cooked with beans that I soaked. I really need to get back into buying dried beans so I can save money and reduce my waste. My freezer is filled with carrots from last summer’s garden, coffee and some frozen veggies and fruit.
Today I spent $80. I usually try to keep my spending below $50 on each trip. Because I was out of a lot of nuts and seeds, the tally was a little higher than usual.
peanut butter is a staple for me haha.
Love it! If you ever come to Red Deer, I will have some homemade peanut butter waiting for you!
Okay, I need to show you a picture of my car trunk for the mere reason that I also have about 20 cloth bags in there…lol. Your list looks very similar to mine except that I have chicken breasts and salmon. What's in the tiny little brown bottle?
Ha ha organic vanilla extract. Yes I want to see a picture too!